Slip (Lloyd’s)

a document used in the Lloyd’s market which sets out the details of the risk for which cover is sought and is presented by the broker to the underwriter, the latter signifies on the slip the extent of his/her intended participation in the risk and, in the case of the leading underwriter, the premium to be charged.

Slip agreement

An addition to the slip, expressing the underwriter’s agreement to an issue agreed by the underwriter after his initial acceptance.
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An agreement expressed by an underwriter on a broker’s slip at a date subsequent to the original acceptance of the risk.

Slip creation guidelines

Best practice guidelines enabling brokers and underwriters to develop their own pro-formas to ensure the slip contains clear and complete information relating to the risk, its administration and procedures for agreement of claims and endorsements. They ensure clarity of contract terms and responsibilities.

Slip leader

The insurer on the placing slip identified as leader. Under LMP 2001, the slip leader has responsibility for coordinating contract and claims management and administration.